Technical Accounting Manager

LHH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in London is seeking a skilled Technical Accounting Manager to join its Group Finance team. The role centers on technical accounting, IFRS guidance and external reporting in a large multinational environment.

You will work with senior stakeholders to support the Half-Year Results, Annual Report and statutory accounts, while ensuring robust governance and policy development. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified, with Big 4 training and experience in Technical/Group Reporting, and be able

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Big 4/top 10 practice training expected.
• Industry experience in Technical/Group Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and reporting requirements.
• Experience resolving complex accounting issues.
• Listed company reporting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical accounting papers and support accounting conclusions.
• Provide IFRS guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Liaise with external auditors and support year-end reporting.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and policy development.
• Prepare disclosures for half-year and year-end reporting.
• Maintain SOX controls documentation and evidence.
• Support group consolidation and journals.
• Assist with statutory accounts for head office entities.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

London | Hybrid (2 Days in the Office per week)

A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking a talented Technical Accounting Manager to join its high-performing Group Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to play a key role in technical accounting, external reporting, group consolidation, and financial governance within a large and complex international business.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the Group, you will provide expert IFRS guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives, while contributing to the production of key external reporting outputs including the Half-Year Results and Annual Report

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical accounting papers and support accounting conclusions on complex transactions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the business, providing expert IFRS guidance.
• Liaise with external auditors and support the year-end and interim reporting processes.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and ongoing accounting policy development.
• Prepare and review disclosures for half-year and year-end reporting.
• Operate and maintain key SOX controls, ensuring robust documentation and control evidence.
• Support the monthly group consolidation process, including consolidation and elimination journals.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for head office entities.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background and a passion for financial reporting.

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Trained within a Big 4 or top 10 practice
• Industry experience within Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting or Group Reporting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience analysing and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Previous exposure to listed company reporting environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.